Job Description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That\xe2\x80\x99s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that\xe2\x80\x99s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We\xe2\x80\x99re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between \xe2\x80\x93 doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine creating a place where tomorrow\xe2\x80\x99s leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that\xe2\x80\x99s why this is so much more than a job.

Why work with Chartwells? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today\xe2\x80\x99s students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.

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Job Details

Start Date: Aug 28, 2023
Status: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Weekends, Days, Evenings
Wage: $18.00/hour
Location: U of Lethbridge, AB

Important Information:

Catering Experience preferred

Willing to train the right person

Job Summary

How you will make an Impact: Our Catering Supervisors are the face of the company for on-site events. This position requires a very special skill set and personality. Managing a catered event requires solution-based thinking, speed and sense of urgency while following timelines, as well as attention to detail for service floor plans and table maps for plated dinners. This is a leadership role that requires managing the on-site staff and keeping everyone on task, while also overseeing the entire scope of service and liaising with our clients.

As a Catering Supervisor you will:

• The Catering Supervisor is responsible for managing staff and following timelines for event setups and service.
• Engaging with clients and Sales Managers and maintaining a rapport while running events.
• Ensure all food is presented, served, and displayed per standards.
• Log and maintain food temperatures
• Loading vans with catering supplies and ensuring all items are accounted for
• Driving to event locations
• Coordinate catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely fashion
• Maintaining a calm demeanor while under pressure.
• Quick, efficient decision making
• Thoroughly clean location after event is completed and assist with inventory, food storage and other closeout tasks
• Return food and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility
• Ensure strict compliance with Compass\xe2\x80\x99 Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Program, Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS regulations

About you:

• Must drive and have a valid BC Driver\'s Licence.
• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent and Responsible Beverage Service Certificate for the province in which you are applying
• Open availability to work both morning and evening events.
• Min. 4 years of catering or hospitality management, supervisory experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to accurately read event orders and organize deliveries for the day
• Adept at conflict resolution.
• Advanced problem solving and delegating skills
• Confident leadership qualities including staff motivation, staff direction
• Ability to follow and maintain written and oral directions for timelines and room setups
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Extremely well organized and efficient; able to multi-task
• Good attention to detail
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact for further information.

Compass Group